Explore the structures, trading costs and requirements of both accounts, and review the formal agreement before choosing.
| Compare | Standard Account | ECN Account |
|---|---|---|
| Account structure | A standard pricing structure: check quoted spreads and account fees. | An ECN pricing and execution structure: check liquidity, spreads and commissions. |
| Spread | Compare the actual bid–ask difference for each instrument; spreads can change with market conditions. | Compare quoted spreads together with any separately charged commission. |
| Commission | Check whether a separate commission applies and how it is calculated. | Check commissions calculated by volume, trade value or another basis. |
| Holding costs | Check overnight financing, settlement times and currency conversion. | Check overnight financing and other charges for the same holding period. |
| Leverage & Margin | Review applicable leverage, margin tiers and close-out rules. | Check margin requirements and limits for the instrument and position size. |
| Deposit and trade size | Check the minimum deposit, minimum lot size and volume step. | Check opening requirements, minimum trade size and account eligibility. |
| Platform and instruments | Check available terminals, trading hours and formal contract specifications. | Check available instruments, order types and execution methods. |
Explore a common standard account structure, costs and available markets.
Understand ECN execution and commission structures, platform access and eligibility.
Compare spreads, separate commissions, overnight financing and conversion costs for the same instrument, volume and holding period.
Open the client portal, read the applicable account agreement, fee schedule and contract specifications, and confirm the account type.
Both structures require an understanding of leverage, volatility and close-out risk. An account name does not replace reviewing products and costs.
